Drake vs Kansas State Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/17/24

In this article, we will formulate a Drake vs Kansas State prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, December 17th at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Drake Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Drake Bulldogs are 9-0 this season after they defeated St. Ambrose by a score of 90-35 in their last game. Drake led 51-19 at the half and they coasted to the win in the second half. The Bulldogs shot 63.2% from the field, 36.8% on three-pointers, and 68.8% on free throws in the game. Tavion Banks led Drake with 15 points and six rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Bulldogs won their first eight games of the season, including wins over Miami and Vanderbilt. Drake has scored 75 points per game and they have allowed 55.2 points per game, while also averaging 33.6 rebounds and 15.3 assists per game this season. Bennett Stirtz is averaging 17.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game, while Drake is shooting 50.1% from the field, 71% on free throws, and 34.9% on three-pointers this year. 

Kansas State Wildcats Betting Preview

The Kansas State Wildcats are 6-3 this year after they lost to St. John’s by a score of 88-71 in their last game. Kansas State led 39-35 at halftime, but they allowed 53 points in the second half in the loss. The Wildcats shot 35.2% from the field, 32% on three-pointers, and 65% on free throws in the game. Brendan Hausen led Kansas State with 27 points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Wildcats defeated Arkansas Pine-Bluff by a score of 120-73 and Longwood by a score of 80-64. Kansas State has scored 80.4 points per game and they have allowed 69.3 points per game, while also averaging 36.3 rebounds and 17.0 assists per game this season. Brendan Hausen is averaging 15.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game, while Kansas State is shooting 47.2% from the field, 69.6% on free throws, and 37.5% on three-pointers this year. Kansas State will meet Wichita State after this one.

Why Kansas State will beat Drake

• Kansas State has won five of its last six night games at T-Mobile Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why Drake will beat Kansas State

• Drake has won each of its last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Kansas State has lost the first half in seven of its last nine games at T-Mobile Center.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Kansas State’s last seven night games against non-conference opponents at T-Mobile Center have produced a total of 136 or fewer points.
• Five of Drake’s last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 137 or fewer points.

Drake vs Kansas State Prediction 

Drake comes into this matchup with an undefeated record and they have been one of the best defensive teams in the country, as they are allowing just 55.2 points per game. The Bulldogs are shooting over 50% from the field and have been very impressive to start the season. Kansas State is coming off of an ugly second half against St. John’s, but they also have losses against Liberty and LSU. The Wildcats are scoring over 80 points per game, but I think they are going to struggle to score on this Drake defense. I think we are going to see a slower-paced game and I like the under in this contest.